In the early morning hours of December 13, 2025, a Colonial Heights police officer became a hero when he intervened to save a man being viciously attacked by three pit bull dogs at the Dupuy Court Apartments on Dupuy Avenue. At approximately 3:30 a.m., an officer on patrol heard desperate screams for help coming from … Read more
On Monday, September 1, 2025, around 3 p.m., Newport News police were called to Barbour Drive after reports of two vicious dogs attacking people. When officers arrived, they discovered four victims suffering from dog bites. According to news reports, two of the victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of their … Read more
Dog bites can be physically painful, emotionally traumatic, and financially burdensome. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, you might be wondering: Is it worth it to sue for a dog bite in Virginia? In Virginia, before filing a lawsuit for a dog bite, it’s usually necessary to first file … Read more
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released its annual Dog Bite National Rankings, revealing the Virginia cities where mail carriers most frequently encountered aggressive dogs in 2024. As pet ownership rises across the country, so too does the number of dog-related injuries, especially among postal workers who are often the first to approach a home. Based … Read more
In the early hours of Friday, April 18, 2025, a distressing incident unfolded near Lynchburg in the town of Altavista, when a woman was viciously attacked by a pit bull inside her home, according to WSLS. The Altavista Police Department responded swiftly to multiple 911 calls reporting a woman screaming and being mauled by a … Read more
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